Apollonius Rhodius

Apollonius Rhodius was a Greek epic poet of the 3rd century BCE associated with Alexandria, where he is reported to have served as head of the great Library. He is the author of the 'Argonautica,' the surviving Hellenistic epic on Jason and the Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece, admired for its psychological portrayal of love and its learned style. His connection to Rhodes is reflected in his traditional surname.